In the United States, bigger is often seen as better. Detached single-family homes with expansive yards and multiple ...

Otherwise, the underfloor heat you produce will simply leak out of your home. ‘For your underfloor heating to be most beneficial when at a lower temperature, proper insulation in your home is ...

Associate Energy Minister Harry Duynhoven is warning homeowners to be aware of the risk of electrical shock and electrocution when installing underfloor thermal insulation using staples.

Title pretty much says it all. The house I live in was built (for simplicity's sake) in 1547. At the time, people built houses using live oak. Which means stuff is crooked. And that means stuff is ...

The results showed that the values for total thermal insulation ranged from 1.06 to 5.71 clothing insulation units (clo), depending on the posture, coverage, and materials.

Adding insulation to suspended timber ground floors commonly found in homes in the UK built before the Second World War can reduce heat loss by up to 92%. Research from the University of Sheffield and ...

Insulation for electric systems can be as little as 25mm thick and the wire itself as small as 4-5mm thick. Overlays for electric heating, such as padding or scree, generally range from 12-30mm. Read ...

Once you've got insulation in place, a nice, easily renewable energy source would no doubt be ideal for folks looking to ...

It is really important to install insulation below your underfloor heating system in order to prevent the heat escaping down into the floor. It is more expensive to install high-quality insulation, ...

“When stapling underfloor thermal insulation it is essential to keep staples well clear of any power cables. “Work preparation must include identification of cable location and, ...